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Iskender

heykel, Bursa, Turkey
2412110
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Ranked #4 of 332 restaurants in Bursa
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Leeds, United Kingdom
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013

A great Iskender, you can not forget. The locals go to eat there. Free water and I recommend the grape juice that the owner prepares himself.

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Madrid, Spain
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7 reviews 7 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

It is supposed to be the first Iskender ever. It is really good! I have been here twice and it is quite tasty! Also the service is excellent.

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Beirut, Lebanon
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79 reviews 79 reviews
27 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2013

This is the homeland of Iskender Kebap which is composed of cut grilled lamb with tomato over a bed of pita bread and yogurt. If you are fine with the ingredients you should really like it as it is perfectly done. Don't miss Bursa's specialty!

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Jeddah SA.
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2013

Excellent quality, the most tasteful meat you'll ever have. Every day of my stay I was eating there. The prices were acceptable and the quality was first class. Don't miss it if you are in Bursa.

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Spokane, Washington
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 December 2012

You have got to try this meal. Thinly sliced lamb, smothered in a thick tomato sauce, with melted butter atop that- add a big plop of creamy homemade yogurt, take your first bite, and prepare to swoon...

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Taksim, Istanbul, Turkey
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 November 2012

I actually went there by pure luck without knowing where I was stepping appart from a decorum from an old time . I sta and ask for the menu and was answer rather rudly and surprizingly that I was in such a famous place and the only dish they were serving was the "famous" İskender kebap. For being famous it... More

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london
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6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 October 2012

there is always a queue outside this place and we were left a little puzzled as to why. 20 liras for an iskender kebab served with a dash of butter on top. it was average at best and i've had better iskender kebabs in the UK. average meat quality, average bread quality and average tomato sauce quality. your ancestors may... More

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Venice
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45 reviews 45 reviews
29 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 October 2012

Probably the best Iskender Kebap I have ever tasted. It comes with an extra tomato sauce if you want and a melted butter. A real bomb. I believe they have many branches in Bursa. Our's location had a wonderful atmosphere with oriental ornaments. Walls and colons covered with blue Iznik Tiles. The menu is simple: You can only eat Iskender... More

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Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 September 2012

Iskender is the source of the iskender dish . it is all meat dish and Vegetarians should only try the great bread the menu is very limited but Iskendar is the only reason to be here. do not miss the Airan and Sur for a drink.

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TURKEY
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8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 August 2012

İskender is the restaurant with which name the kind of kebab witg "yogurt" and "pide" is known. Everwhere you can find this kind of kebab but I must admit that it tastes better than at the original place. Still worth going.

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